Author Archives: Patrick
POST-STENT-Three months, 340 miles and my 65th birthday later, am doing fine.
POST-STENT-Three months, 340 miles and my 65th birthday later (Medicare!!), am doing fine. No worries with the meds – Plavix doesn’t seem to bother me. I am still a little paranoid when ever there’s a muscle tweak anywhere above my … Continue reading
“Running is one of the most positive, powerful gifts” Dr Natalie Stavas
“Running is one of the most positive, powerful gifts”.. Dr Natalie Stavas…Her Story I have had trouble with posting. I’ve tried a number of times only to complete a few incomplete thoughts. Dr Natalie’s story has helped me try again -her … Continue reading
Remembering Lucy by Jessica Stewart Simone
Remembering Lucy In preparing for this paper I read Susan Wendell’s piece entitled, “Toward a Feminist Theory of Disability,” and I found it to be an accessibly enriching source in which I could refer to throughout my readings on personal … Continue reading
64, rehab, and “crank it baby”!
64, rehab, and “crank it baby”! Yes I played the Beatles “When am Sixty-Four” on my birthday earlier this month. Once is enough though. Turning sixty-four and rehabbing a stubborn running injury is a sure combination for feeling sorry for … Continue reading
it’s always something……
Injuries are humbling…. I think I’ve had every running injury there is at one time or another. A good friend and frequent running partner of mine (Haven’t seen him in a couple of months) we would always start our runs … Continue reading
Trail Creature Encounters
Snakes – I believe only Garter snakes – Lots of caterpillars – my wife likes to make sure they get safely across the trail path. Chipmunks galore – mostly out of the corner of my eye. Squirrels of course.. Lots … Continue reading
Number 99 Uphill (Remembering Joy and Adversity) Philip A Campbell -my brother
Number 99 Uphill
My Daughter’s Wedding
WOW!!!!! Thank you Father Pat for allowing us to celebrate this VERY VERY Joyous “NOW” Moment in Time….here in Grace Church… Grace Church has always been a welcoming, comfortable and warm place to be. I think this has a lot … Continue reading
About 2:30pm – watching the Phillies and nodding off.. 15 minutes in time…
About 2:30pm – watching the Phillies and nodding off.. 15 minutes in time… I recently allowed/encouraged a couple of my neighbors with kids to use the pool. I have to work out rules… we get a knock on our door … Continue reading
Saturday June 30th- 4 minutes –
Saturday June 30th– 4 minutes – I like 10ks better then 5ks – 10ks allows me to settle in to a comfortable pace – 5ks seem like am trying to go all out the entire race. After a month … Continue reading
